In breaking news, a MiG 29K fighter aircraft crashed over the sea on a routine sortie off the Goa coast after it developed a technical malfunction while returning to base.
According to sources, the pilot ejected safely and was recovered in a swift search and rescue operation. On the 12th of October, Tuesday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) issued an official statement regarding the crash.
The Indian Air Force took to Twitter and posted, “#BREAKING: A MiG 29K fighter #aircraft crashed over the sea on a routine sortie off #Goa coast after it developed a #technical malfunction while returning to base. #Pilot ejected safely & was recovered in a swift search & #rescue operation: @IndiannavyMedia @IAF_MCC #India pic.twitter.com/yw5hNSPGei
Meanwhile, the Indian Navy, which rescued the pilot who ejected safely and released a statement, confirming the pilot’s stable condition.
In addition, a Board of Inquiry (BoI) has been ordered to investigate the cause of the incident.
This is a developing story and more details are awaited.
Stay tuned for further updates.
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